Horticulture Technician

Lewis Property Service LLC•Orlando, FL

3h•$19 - $27

About The Position

Lewis Property Services provides landscape maintenance, restoration, and design services to a variety of clients. The Horticulture Technician tests client soil and inspects land, then collaborates with the design team to select plants suited to the soil type and client expectations. The role also assists with landscape services, plant installation and cultivation, and plant care advice. The position requires outdoor work in various weather conditions and manual labor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPCO certification required.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Comfort working outside in various weather conditions.
Eye for detail.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to work in severe hot and cold weather conditions.
Ability to stand and exert physical effort performing manual labor 50–70% of the time.
Ability to tolerate moderate noise levels.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience in landscaping or working with various types of plants is preferred.
At least three years of professional horticulture experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow safety procedures, especially when using large equipment or handling hazardous materials.
Inspect sites before developing an action plan and afterward to evaluate work quality; meet with clients to review work and identify enhancement opportunities.
Ensure the goals of the client and the Company are met.
Build customer confidence and understanding of their needs, and provide an appropriate, immediate response.
Ensure job-site quality and appearance meet client and Lewis Property Services standards.
Maintain, store, and use branch equipment properly.
Assist with landscape maintenance, restoration, and design.
Install and cultivate functional and ornamental plants.
Transplant and prune shrubs and small trees.
Weed landscape beds and assist with mulching.
Identify and treat potential pests or diseases.
Provide plant care advice to team members and clients.
Test client soil and inspect land, then collaborate with the design team to select plants based on soil type and client expectations.